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This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) as a complementary intervention to traditional physical therapy for individuals diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS is a chronic neurological condition that affects motor and cognitive functions, with fatigue being one of the most common and disabling symptoms. This study will assess whether the use of VR-based applications, in addition to standard physiotherapy, can reduce fatigue and improve functional capacity in individuals with MS.
Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: one group will receive conventional physiotherapy only, while the other will receive VR-based therapy alongside physiotherapy. The intervention period will last four weeks, and both groups will be evaluated using standardized outcome measures before and after the intervention. These include the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT).
The study is designed to address a gap in current literature, as no prior research has specifically examined the impact of virtual reality on fatigue and functional performance in MS patients. The findings may provide valuable insights into innovative rehabilitation strategies that enhance patient outcomes and improve quality of life.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Virtual Reality group | Experimental | In this group the number of Participants are 15 . The experment by using VR sessions will last 30 minutes per session, 3 times per week for 4 weeks . In addition to the same physiotherapy program used in the control group, this group will receive Virtual Reality (VR) training using a Meta Quest 2 headset . Patients will interact with immersive environments designed to stimulate movement and functional tasks. |
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| conventional physica ltherapy | Active Comparator | Participants will receive conventional physiotherapy 3 times per week for 4 weeks. The treatment includes:Standing exercises: multidirectional stepping, single- and double-leg stance .Walking exercises: forward, backward, and lateral walking.Weight-shifting exercises: lunges, half-squats, leaning, and reaching,and the participent will be also 15 pateint |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| control group( physical therapy) | Other | Participants will receive conventional physiotherapy 3 times per week for 4 weeks. The treatment includes: Standing exercises: multidirectional stepping, single- and double-leg stance Walking exercises: forward, backward, and lateral walking Weight-shifting exercises: lunges, half-squats, leaning, and reaching |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Fatigue Severity Score (FSS) | Fatigue will be assessed using the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), a validated questionnaire consisting of 9 items scored on a 7-point Likert scale. The scale measures the impact of fatigue on daily functioning and is widely used in MS populations to evaluate changes in perceived fatigue. | Baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) | The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test will be used to assess functional mobility and fall risk. Participants will be timed as they rise from a seated position, walk 3 meters, turn, walk back, and sit down again. The time (in seconds) required to complete the task will be recorded. TUG is a validated measure commonly used in individuals with MS to assess gait and mobility status. |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Istinye University Faculty of Health Sciences, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department | Istanbul | Turkey (Türkiye) |
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| ID | Term |
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| D009103 | Multiple Sclerosis |
| D020529 | Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting |
| D005221 | Fatigue |
| ID | Term |
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| D020278 | Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS |
| D020274 | Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D003711 | Demyelinating Diseases |
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| Experemental group | Other | In this group the number of Participants are 15 . The experment by using VR sessions will last 30 minutes per session, 3 times per week for 4 weeks . In addition to the same physiotherapy program used in the control group, this group will receive Virtual Reality (VR) training using a Meta Quest 2 headset . Patients will interact with immersive environments designed to stimulate movement and functional tasks. |
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| Baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention |
| D001327 | Autoimmune Diseases |
| D007154 | Immune System Diseases |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |